Hi, all! So, I had my two week follow up today at 2 weeks and 2 days post-op. I am down 12.5 lbs since surgery and 22 lbs total since beginning my journey. I lost 11 lbs in my first week post-op and only 1.5 the second. So, I asked my surgeon today if I should expect stalls-- Now, let me preface this by saying that while I have total faith in my surgeon's ability to manage my care and he truly is an excellent physician, he has a horrible bedside manner. This is something I was made aware of before ever meeting him the first time. So, when I asked him about the stalls, he said there is no such thing as a "stall" and that the word is something people made up for periods of non-loss when they aren't eating and/or exercising as they should.

Now, I know there are people on here who haven't lost weight, despite doing everything by the book, and maybe he meant that that wasn't a "stall" but that that is just how weight loss ebbs and flows. I'm not sure, but I left the office feeling so disappointed in myself because I only lost 1.5 last week even though I know I did everything right. Just wondering, has anyone else heard this from their physician? If so, what did they say about periods of non-losing? If not, what exactly did they medically attribute "stalls" to?

***Please refrain from generic comments such as "it has to do with glucose and your body catching up and adjusting to your weight loss"

thank you!!!

I've read all the posts in this thread and if I were you I'd only pay attention to about half of them. Don't worry about apologizing for what you said your meant. Some people that come off as being harsh really do mean well, and obviously none of us has all the answers. If we did, we wouldn't be asking for information or support on this site.

Yes, stalls do exist and they can be called a number of different things. I think all the reasons people have given for the possible reasons for the slowing down of weight loss are valid. Our bodies definitely have a mind of their own, and I'm learning that as frustrating as it is, we'll only lose as quickly as our own body will let the fat go.

At this point try to focus on the fact that if you're following the program you'll get to your goal eventually. My doctor is much like yours. He's a total jerk and talks down to everyone. He also says there's no such thing as a stall OR a plateau. He always question whether or not I'm doing what I should as far as Protein, fluids and exercise. I try not to let it bother me any more. There actually was an appointment right before my surgery where I almost left in tears. His nurses and my nutritionist assure me that I'm on track and not to worry so much about how many pounds I lose each week. They all look at the big picture and pay more attention to the fact that the scale IS moving in the right direction.

Hang in there, as I'm sure you're doing just fine. Keep positive thoughts and don't sweat the small stuff.

My doctor says stalls happen because the lower your weight goes it gets harder. Mine said to cut out more carbs and hit the gym more. I did that and it helped. I am a slow loser so it has just been 3 lbs since my last visit a few weeks ago.

My medical team said weight loss is different from individual to individual and it's not linear. If we think about everyday has a different energy burn rate. Some days I move lots, others not so much. It would follow that even if my caloric intake was exactly the same everyday (which is not) I would have different rates of weight loss. I try to keep it within 200 calories difference but at the same time I do not want to become a calorie counting addict. Trust me it's possible. Been there!

I have read many articles regarding how we lose weight after WLS. Even though a stall is a term, not losing any weight for days and even weeks does happen. It's horrible to go through because every time it happens you think you will not be able to accomplish your goals but soon after the scale moves again. I have had so many stalls and it's not all related to what I eat. Because I recall a few days ago, I had two Hawaiian bread rolls one day (not all at once but a bite at a time with each meal)) and lost a pound that day. I had not lost any weight in a few days at that point. So, was it a miracle Hawaiian bread diet? I think not. Next day, I continued my plan and I have lost weight everyday.